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tralac Newsletter ~ July 2019

This issue of the tralac Newsletter focuses on dispute settlement in trade agreements, emphasizing recent developments in Africa. This topic has gained increasing recognition in recent years and sheds light on the benefits of rules-based trade governance.

<p>This issue of the tralac Newsletter focuses on dispute settlement in trade agreements, emphasizing recent developments in Africa. This topic has gained increasing recognition in recent years and sheds light on the benefits of rules-based trade governance.</p>

AfCFTA enters into force

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement entered into force on 30 May 2019, with the operational phase of the Agreement officially launched on 7 July 2019. The text of the Agreement and other legal documents and analysis are available on our AfCFTA Resources page.

<p>The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement entered into force on 30 May 2019, with the operational phase of the Agreement officially launched on 7 July 2019. The text of the Agreement and other legal documents and analysis are available on our AfCFTA Resources page.</p>

tralac’s Message on Mandela Day 2019: Good Governance and the State

Mandela Day is a reminder that Good Governance will only be achieved through dedicated effort, inclusivity, transparent structures, and vigilance, This is true for national, regional and multilateral levels of governance.

<p>Mandela Day is a reminder that Good Governance will only be achieved through dedicated effort, inclusivity, transparent structures, and vigilance, This is true for national, regional and multilateral levels of governance.</p>

tralac’s Women in Trade Governance Network

tralac is establishing a ‘Women in Trade Governance Network’ that targets female professionals working in trade policy and governance. Find out more about this initiative and how you can join the WiTG Network.

<p>tralac is establishing a ‘Women in Trade Governance Network’ that targets female professionals working in trade policy and governance. Find out more about this initiative and how you can join the WiTG Network.</p>

In the News

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Publications

A No-Deal Brexit is on the Cards. What are the Implications for Trade with the UK?

A No-Deal Brexit is on the Cards. What are the Implications for Trade with the UK?

Gerhard Erasmus - 30 Aug 2019

Where does the African Continental Free Trade Area stand and what is its “Operational Phase” about?

Where does the African Continental Free Trade Area stand and what is its “Operational Phase” about?

Gerhard Erasmus - 30 Aug 2019

Trade in Services under the AfCFTA and domestic Regulation

Trade in Services under the AfCFTA and domestic Regulation

Gerhard Erasmus - 30 Aug 2019

Trade facilitation challenges in southern Africa

Trade facilitation challenges in southern Africa

Willemien Viljoen - 26 Aug 2019

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Trade Data Analysis

Cape Verde: Intra-Africa trade and tariff profile

30 Aug 2019

Ghana: Intra-Africa trade and tariff profile

30 Aug 2019

Nigeria: Intra-Africa trade and tariff profile

30 Aug 2019

Mauritania: Intra-Africa trade and tariff profile

30 Aug 2019

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The Institutions of the African Continental Free Trade Area

13 Sep 2019

Free Trade Areas (FTAs) need institutions to oversee, promote and monitor the implementation of obligations by the State Parties. The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) establishes four...

Calendar

Sep

02

AU AfCFTA Trade in Services Signalling Conference – Cape Town, 2-3 September 2019

Jul

25

Trade Facilitation: towards a practical agenda for southern Africa – Cape Town, 25 July 2019

Jul

22

Understanding international trade agreements: Examining the African Continental Free Trade Agreement – 22-24 July 2019, Cape Town

Jul

08

tralac’s Women in Trade Governance (WiTG) Development Programme – Cape Town, 8-12 July 2019

Jul

04

tralac-Sidley AfCFTA Breakfast Event – Geneva, 4 July 2019

Jun

26

Workshop on e-commerce, trade and the digital economy – Cape Town, 26-27 June 2019

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